Many of the challenges inherent in palliative care research can be readily identified from its definition.
Fundamentally, palliative care is concerned with people who are living with life-threatening illnesses. Whilst the definition of palliative care potentially includes patients early in the course of their illness (and their families), the majority of people who receive palliative care are in the last months, weeks or days of life
Our research is associated with many practical problems associated with recruitment and also patient attrition associated with patients becoming so unwell they cannot remain in studies or because they die. We are very mindful of this. While the amount of palliative care research is increasing, the specialty of palliative care is still relatively underdeveloped in terms of its research base.
Students receive 20 Level 7 credits on completing this short course, including the assessment.
You can take this short course on its own or as part of a postgraduate research degree at Hull York Medical School (MSc, MD, or PhD). It can also be taken as part of the PGCert/PGDip/MSc Palliative Care: Implementing Best Practice programme.
What you will learn
This short course aims to familiarise you with various research methods relevant to long-term conditions and palliative care. Topics covered include systematic reviews, research question development, clinical trials, qualitative methods, research ethics, patient involvement, medical statistics, mixed methods, and the use of big data. It will also address the alignment of research priorities with the needs of patients and their families.
Who is this short course for?
This short course is ideal for clinicians or researchers who are looking to develop their research expertise relevant to palliative care.
How is this short course delivered?
This online course allows for flexible study to fit around other commitments. You are encouraged to participate in the weekly one-hour group discussion sessions and will undertake 3 - 5 hours of independent study each week.